THE "OLD BRIDGE" BACKPACKERS

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Notice board This page has been set up for those who are looking for others to join them on boat trips, scenic flights, mobile safaris and travel in the region. Whether for the purposes of sharing costs or just looking for company on your travels, send details through our contact page and we will post details on this page for you. SPECIALS Set date departure 2 night inner delta fully inclusive boat trips  with mokoro excursion. N.B. The trip described below can be conducted at any time of year depending on campsite availability, We do however reserve the right to find other people to join these trips. 20th July to 30th September 2012 Departure dates July 20^th, 22^nd, 24^th, 26^th, 28^th, 30th August 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th, 7^th, 9^th, 11^th, 13^th, 15^th, 17^th, 19^th, 21^st, 23^rd, 25^th, 27^th, 29^th, 31^st, September 2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th, 10^th, 12^th, 14^th, 16^th, 18^th, 20^th, 22^nd, 24^th, 26^th, 28^th, 30^th. Prices: 2 pax ............. P3450/person 3 pax ............. P3250/person 4 pax ............. P3050/person 5 pax ............. P2850/person 6 to 12 pax.. P2650/person Day 1 depart from "The Old Bridge Backpackers" at 9am by motor boat for an approximately 6 hour boat trip with game and bird viewing on the way with a short stop for a picnic lunch. Arrive at Xaxaba campsite mid afternoon and settle into camp. From 5:00pm to 6:00pm go for a short guided game walk on Chiefs island. Arrive back at camp, have a wash or bucket shower and then a good campfire dinner. Sleep the night in dome tents with comfortable bedrolls. Day 2 Wake up around 6am, have coffee/tea, rusks and cereal. At 7am go for a short boat ride to meet your mokoro guides for a morning combination of canoeing and walking. Arrive back to the campsite for a large cooked brunch. From 3pm to 6pm go further upstream by boat for birding and game viewing in the Jugujugu area. This is one of the most beautiful areas in the whole of the Okavango delta. Arrive back at Xaxaba campsite for a shower and campfire dinner. Day 3 Wake up very early (around 5am), have coffee/tea and set off for a three hour guided game walk. Arrive back around 8:30 for a full breakfast of cereal, eggs, bacon toast etc. Depart from camp around 11am for a slow ride back to Maun with a picnic lunch on the way. Arrive back at 5pm.